When an ice maker in Barrington stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. The Barrington list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Barrington
Within 30 miles of Barrington there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Barrington, and the rest are spread across Arlington Heights (9), Schaumburg (7), and Buffalo Grove (6). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. NORTHTOWN APPLIANCES SERVICES is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Barrington. 11 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.4, 4.2 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
Closest matches for Barrington: JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GBFix Heating, Cooling and Apliance repair (7.2 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 5.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Midwest Standards (7.3 miles away, based in Schaumburg, 4.6 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Barrington
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Barrington
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Barrington.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Barrington, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Barrington
Most ice maker calls in Barrington come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Hiring a Repair Company in Barrington
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Barrington, IL
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Barrington
Ice Maker Repair Near Barrington
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Barrington technician a trip for parts.